GUIDE #88
Takeaway
Takeaway is a pile-taking duel. On your turn remove one or more objects from a single pile. Last take wins.
01 // CONTROLS
Controls
- Select a pile
- Choose how many objects to remove (at least 1)
02 // STEPS
Step by step
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01
Open the game
From the arena roster, open this game’s play page.
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Create or join a room
Host creates a room and shares the code. The second player joins with that code.
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Both hit Ready
When two players lock in, the match starts instantly — no accounts needed.
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Read the piles
Starting piles: 2, 2, 3, 3, 4. Only one pile may be touched per turn.
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Take from one pile
Remove one or more objects from a single pile — you cannot split the take across piles.
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Claim the last take
When you take the final object(s) and clear the board, you win.
03 // EDGE
Pro tips
- Balance pile sizes using Nim XOR thinking if you know it.
- Never leave a single obvious winning take unless you must.